Category   Select Category Vitamins and Herbal Supplements Women's Products Men's Products Children's Products Kosher Supplements Body Care Products     5-HTP-100 mg VegCaps Price:   $85   5HTP 100 mg 180 vcaps Description: 5HTP 100 mg 180 vcaps 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an intermediate in the natural synthesis of the essential amino acid, tryptophan, to serotonin.  In clinical studies, administration of 5-HTP increased serotonin levels.  The enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase adds a hydroxyl group (OH) to tryptophan, forming the 5-HTP intermediate.  In the body, it converts to serotonin with the removal of a carboxyl group (COOH) by a second enzyme.  The 5-HTP supplied in this supplement is derived from the Griffonia simplicifolia plant.  Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of endocrine and brain activity responsible for emotion, appetite and wake/sleep/wake cycles.   Supplementation with 5-HTP encourages brain serotonin levels that can lead to positive effects on emotional well-being, appetite control, and sleep/wake/sleep cycles.   Ingredients per capsule: 5-hydroxytryptophan (Griffonia simplicifolia) 100 mg.   Other ingredients: hypo-allergenic plant fiber, vegetable capsule Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women.  Do not use with SSRI medications.           Alpha Lipoic Acid- 100 mg VegCaps Price:   $32   Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg 120 vcaps Description Alpha Lipoic Acid 100mg 120 vcaps Alpha Lipoic Acid is an exceptionally versatile nutrient; being both water and fat soluble, it is able to function in almost any part of the body.  It is manufactured in the body, but often times not in the amounts necessary to perform its many functions.  Alpha Lipoic Acid is a potent antioxidant which neutralizes harmful free radicals and enhances the activity of vitamins C and E.  A key component of the metabolic process, alpha lipoic acid produces energy in muscles and directs calories into energy production.  In addition, this potent nutrient helps sustain normal blood sugar levels, supports the nervous system, and provides nutritional support for normal liver functioning.   Alpha Lipoic Acid is a multifunctional, versatile nutrient which plays a key role in the antioxidant network and the metabolic process.   Ingredients per capsule: Alpha lipoic acid (thioctic acid) 100 mg.   Vitamin C (as ascorbyl palmitate) 8 mg.   Other ingredients: hypo-allergenic plant fiber, vegetable capsule   (*source of alpha-lipoic acid is Degussa from Germany, very high purity)         Prev   1 - 2 of 81   Next